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Locals from around the world share the hidden treasures of their city. We’ll go beyond the basic tourist attractions to discover the best things to do, eat, drink, and see from a local’s point of view. Whether you’re using airline miles, hotel points, or cold hard cash to travel, our goal is for you to have the best experience possible when you visit these cities thanks to the insider knowledge of our guests. Stay tuned and subscribe so that you can join us when we travel there.
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The Z107.7 FM Up Close Show is a weekly forum to discuss issues important to residents of the Morongo Basin. To join the discussion, call 760-366-8471. Tune in to Up Close Friday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. with your host Gary Daigneault. KCDZ 107.7 FM, Your Community Radio Station. Look for our Podcast online at z1077fm.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Episode 362: Dawn Rowe, Chairman of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors
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Bhopal, India | Upper Lake, Holi Festival of Colors & Birla Temple
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We’re in Bhopal, India, with Shantanu and Bhawna Balchandani of Penny Calling Penny. We talk about visiting Upper Lake, attending the Holi Festival of Color, and exploring the Birla Temple. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/bhopal Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern traveler in mind. It is wrinkle-r…
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Episode 361: Joshua Tree National Park Preventative Search and Rescue Coordinator Anna Marini, and Park Superintendent Jane Rogers
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Seattle, WA | Bumbershoot, Chihuly Garden & Museum of Pop Culture
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We’re in Seattle, Washington, with Christie Hudson of Expedia.com. We talk about attending Bumbershoot for live music, visiting the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum and exploring the Museum of Pop Culture. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/seattle Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That…
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Episode 360: Captain James Porter of Community Service and Outreach Division; Sgt. Jamie Marshall of the Hope Team; Diana Simmons, Outreach Social Worker
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Allensworth, CA | State Park History, Juneteenth Event & National Parks
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We’re in Allensworth, California with Carmen Setness, Sasha Biscoe and Trooper Dave Jones of FriendsOfAllensworth.org. We talk about exploring Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, celebrating Juneteenth, and using the city as a jumping off point to visit California’s national parks. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com…
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Episode 359: Steve Bilderain, 29 Palms Mayor, and Stone James, 29 Palms City Manager
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Sarasota, FL | Ringling Circus Museum, Marie Selby Gardens & Manatees
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We’re in Sarasota, Florida, with Tracy McHugh of ChasingWonderful.com. We talk about touring the Ringling Circus Museum, walking through the Marie Selby Gardens and looking for manatees while kayaking. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/sarasota Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns F…
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Episode 358: Karen Faulis, CEO Hi-Desert Medical Center; Kathleen Moore, Chief Nursing Officer and Operating Officer for Hi-Desert Medical Center
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Shanghai, China | Yu Garden, Pearl Tower & MagLev Trains
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We’re in Shanghai, China, with Brantley Turner of the Dwight School Hanoi. We talk about exploring the Yu Garden, taking in the views from the Pearl Tower observation deck, and taking a MagLev train from the airport. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/shanghai Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern trav…
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Episode 357: Rich Good, owner of "Very Very" in Twentynine Palms and guitarist for The Psychedelic Furs
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We’re with Ben Camille of TravelDefend.com to ask if travel insurance is worth it? We compare single-trip vs. annual travel insurance, how travel insurance compares to credit card benefits, and what type of exclusions listeners need to be aware of. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/travelinsurance Miles & points make tr…
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Episode 356: Ted Meyer, nationally recognized artist, curator, writer, and patient advocate
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Angouleme, France | Hotel de Ville, Les Halles Market & Cartoon Murals
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We’re in Angouleme, France, with Kylie Lang of LifeInRuralFrance.com. We talk about touring the Hotel de Ville, a 12th-century castle, exploring the Les Halles market, and searching for more than 30 cartoon murals around the city. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/angouleme Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point r…
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Episode 355: Wanda Stadum, Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce President, and YV Chamber of Commerce Directors Tonya Chiu and Shaka Gray
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Palm Springs, CA | Modernism Week, Aerial Tramway & The Living Desert
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We’re in Palm Springs, California, with Adriane Berg of AgelessTraveler.com. We talk about touring homes during Modernism Week, taking the Aerial Tramway through 11 climate zones, and seeing the black rhinos at The Living Desert. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at WeTravelThere.com/palmsprings Acorns invests your spare change automatically on eve…
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Episode 354: Conni McKenzie, multidisciplinary artist and Bernard Leibov, BoxoPROJECTS director
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Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico | Grape Harvest Fiesta, Ruta del Vino & La Bufadora
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We’re in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, with Stephanie Antin of AlmostFreeFamilyTravel.com. We talk about attending the annual Grape Harvest Fiestas, riding on the Ruta del Vino Bike Ride, and exploring La Bufadora. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/guadalupe Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern travele…
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Episode 353: Clayton Rardon and Jakub Kusmieruk, Town of Yucca Valley Recreation Supervisors
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Ericeira, Portugal | World Surf Reserve, Sardine Festival & Palace of Mafra
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We’re in Ericeira, Portugal, with Rachel Covert of RachelTalksMoney.com. We talk about learning how to surf at this World Surf Reserve, attending the Sardine Festival, and touring the Palace of Mafra. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/ericeira Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That's …
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Philadelphia, PA | Jim's South St, West Philly Porch Fest & Rodin Museum
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We’re in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Fayge Horesh, the co-host of the D Listers of History podcast. We talk about eating a cheesesteak at Jim’s South St., attending the West Philly Porch Fest, and exploring the Rodin Museum. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at WeTravelThere.com/philly Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point redemptions f…
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Brasov, Romania | Tampa Mountain, Libearty Bear Sanctuary & Rope Street Bastion
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We’re in Brasov, Romania, with Marius Iliescu of RomanianFriend.com. We talk about hiking Tampa Mountain, touring the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, and exploring the Rope Street Bastion. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/brasov Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns Found Money at particip…
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Episode 352: Celeste Hildebrand, Hi-Desert Nature Museum Supervisor, and Charlie Rossow, Museum Collections and Exhibits Coordinator
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Christ Church, Barbados - Harrison's Cave, Barbados Garrison & St Nicholas Abbey
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We’re in Christ Church, Barbados, with Rikimah Glymph of BWellTravel365.com. Rikimah and I talk about exploring Harrison’s Cave, visiting the Barbados Garrison, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and touring St Nicholas Abbey, one of the oldest buildings on the island. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/christchurch Bluffwork…
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Episode 351: Twentynine Palms City Recreation Division Manager, Kary Minatrea, and Special Events Coordinator, Scott Clinkscales
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Hudson Valley, NY - Vanderbilt Mansion, Mohonk Mountain House & Kaaterskill Falls
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We’re in Hudson Valley, New York, with Amanda Dana of OrangeTourism.org. We talk about visiting the Vanderbilt Mansion, booking a stay at Mohonk Mountain House, an award-winning Victorian castle from 1869, and hiking out to Kaaterskill Falls to admire its beauty. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/hudsonvalley Miles & po…
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Episode 350: Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers, and Park Ranger Donovan Smith
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Pleasant Hill, CA - Mount Diablo, Dinosaur Hill & Rasputin Music
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We’re in Pleasant Hill, California, with Trish Snowden, the CEO of StayPleasantHill.com. We talk about hiking at Mount Diablo State Park, taking in the views from Dinosaur Hill, and listening to vinyl records at Rasputin Music. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/pleasanthill Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point r…
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Episode 349: Pat Kearns, host of the Local Music Showcase
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I’m with my kids, Timothy and Scarlett, to chat about spring break ideas for families. we talk about different types of spring break trips, from adventures at the beach to skiing down the slopes and everything in between. We also discuss ways to save money on spring break vacations and how to get the family involved in planning the vacation. Show n…
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Episode 348: Anna Stump, Artist and Educator
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Istanbul, Turkey | Dolmabahce Palace, Prince's Islands & Hagia Sofia
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We’re in Istanbul, Turkey, with Pinar Tarhan, the author of “A Change Would Do You Good.” Pinar and I talk about visiting Dolmabahce Palace, swimming at Prince’s Islands, and exploring the historic Hagia Sofia, which was completed in 537 A.D. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/istanbul Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is des…
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Episode 347: Craig Bell, Operations Chief of Morongo Basin Ambulance
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Gainesville, FL | Butterfly Rainforest, Devil's Millhopper & Ichetucknee Springs
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We’re in Gainesville, Florida, with Paulette Perhach of WelcomeToTheWritersLife.com. We talk about visiting the Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History, hiking through a sinkhole forest at Devil’s Millhopper, and canoeing the crystal-clear water at Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://We…
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Episode 346: Eric Linares, Chief Ranger of Joshua Tree National Park
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Leiden, Netherlands | Burcht van Leiden, KattenCafe & Pieterskerk Church
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We’re in Leiden, Netherlands, with Marina Krivonossova of RetoldMarketing.com. We talk about seeing the castle ruins at Burcht van Leiden, petting the kittens at Sophie KattenCafe and admiring the beautiful architecture of the Pieterskerk Church. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/leiden Let Awayz help you find the best …
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Episode 345: Dr. Daren Otten, Superintendent/President of Copper Mountain College
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Douala, Cameroon | Edea Reserve, Ekom Nkam Waterfalls & Marche de Fleurs
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We’re in Douala, Cameroon, with Akang Claudy-Ann Ekinde of Tourism Forever Cameroon. We talk about seeing the animals at the Douala Edea Reserve, exploring the Ekom Nkam Waterfalls, and buying local crafts at the Marche des Fleurs local market. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/douala Acorns invests your spare change au…
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Episode 344: Rhonda Coleman, Director of Groundwork Arts
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Paris, France | Sacre Couer, Free Museums & Fashion Week
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We’re in Paris, France, with Jay Swanson of Paris in My Pocket. Jay and I talk about attending the Nuit Blanche annual contemporary art festival, watching the sun rise at Sacre Couer, and seeing the fireworks at the Eiffel Tower on Bastille Day. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/paris Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is des…
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Episode 343: Charles Harvey, Theatre 29 President
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Lima, Peru | Dedalo, Huaca Pucllana Ruins & Museo de Pisco
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We’re in Lima, Peru, with Alex Hildebrandt of SuyoPisco.com. We talk about shopping for arts and crafts at Dedalo in Barranco, exploring the ruins at Huaca Pucllana, and visiting the Museo de Pisco to try their tasting menu. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/lima Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them i…
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Episode 342: County Fire Chief Dan Munsey and County Board of Supervisors Chairman Dawn Rowe
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Savannah, GA | Broughton Street, Tybee Island & House of Mata Hari
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We’re in Savannah, Georgia, with Josh Calcanis of TheInvestingCircle.com. We talk about seeing the holiday decorations on Broughton Street, visting the Tybee Island Lighthouse, and searching for The House of Mata Hari speakeasy. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/savannah Let Awayz help you find the best hotel point rede…
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Episode 341: Greg Wallis, District 47 Assemblyman
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Galapagos Islands | Snorkeling with Penguins, White Sand Beaches & Bird Island
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We’re on the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador with Fernando Diez of Quasar Expeditions. We talk about snorkeling with penguins, relaxing on the white sand beaches of Espanola, and exploring the island of Genovesa, a collapsed caldera known as Bird Island. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/galapagos Acorns invests your spare…
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Episode 340: Mil-Tree Executive Director, Cheryl Montelle; Presenters Nadia Clark and Snake Jagger
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Nikko, Japan | Great Wisteria Festival, Lake Chuzenji & Ashikaga Flower Park
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We’re in Nikko, Japan, with Derek Souza and Angus Miyaji of IACE on behalf of the Tochigi Prefecture. We talk about attending the Great Wisteria Festival, explore Lake Chuzenji, and visiting the Ashikaga Flower Park. Show notes & our 1-page guide are at https://WeTravelThere.com/nikko Bluffworks’ stylish clothing is designed with the modern travele…
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Episode 339: Musical Icon Bob "Derwood" Andrews
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We’re speaking with Kathy Stokes of AARP about how to avoid travel fraud. We talk about steps you should take while planning your trip and during your vacation to protect your personal information and avoid scams. Show notes are at https://WeTravelThere.com/fraud Miles & points make travel affordable but tracking them is difficult. That's why I use…
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